Standard spelling
帕奥拉
Pà ào lā
The standard Chinese spelling of Paola.
- 帕
- a common name sound
- 奥
- profound; a common name sound
- 拉
- a common name sound
Common, readable, and recognised as Paola.
Paola in Chinese
In Chinese, Paola is written 帕奥拉 (Pà ào lā), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 沛瑶 (Pèi yáo): a Chinese-style name meaning abundant, precious jade.
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帕奥拉
Pà ào lā
Paola
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of a Western name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
沛瑶
Pèi yáo
A Chinese-style name meaning abundant, precious jade.
- 沛
- abundant, full of vigour
- 瑶
- precious jade
Sounds like the “Pa-o-” of Paola and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
瑶
Yáo
A single character meaning precious jade.
- 瑶
- precious jade
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Paola comes from.
Paola is the Italian form of Paula, from the Latin Paulus, “small” or “humble”. It is a favourite in Mexico.
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
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帕奥拉 carries Earth and Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Earth or Fire; if it needs Wood, Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Paola mean?
Paola is the Italian form of Paula, from the Latin Paulus, “small” or “humble”. It is a favourite in Mexico.
How do you say Paola in Chinese?
Paola is written 帕奥拉 and pronounced Pà ào lā. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Paola.
What does 沛瑶 mean?
沛瑶 (Pèi yáo) is a Chinese-style name for Paola: a Chinese-style name meaning abundant, precious jade. 沛 means “abundant, full of vigour”, 瑶 means “precious jade”.
Which version of Paola is best for a tattoo?
帕奥拉 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 沛瑶 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.